June 14, 2022 Microbes may be capable of causing damage to massive nuclear facility University of Toronto researchers are studying whether bentonite clay, a material used to wrap nuclear fuel containers, could support microbial life that could damage them.
June 13, 2022 Rio Tinto unveils changes following workplace survey that uncovered racism, harassment RIO is designing new reporting mechanisms for its employees and training modules for top leaders to spot “unacceptable” behaviours in the workplace.
June 13, 2022 Canada must overcome hurdles in ‘urgent’ critical minerals push Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals, has more than 200 mines and is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining and minerals exploration companies.
June 13, 2022 BHP open to potash partner, but plans to enter fertilizer business alone The company says it is open to taking on a partner as it builds its first potash mine in Saskatchewan.
June 13, 2022 Bonterra moves closer to restart of Barry open pit with release of PEA The Barry project has an after-tax NPV of C$48.3 million (at a 5% discount rate) and a 43% IRR.
June 13, 2022 Canadian Mint launches Klondike-themed pure gold coin The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new 99.999% (5-9s) pure gold bullion coin.
June 13, 2022 Deal-hungry miners return to Toronto with EV metals in focus As the mining industry gathers in Toronto this week for one of its biggest annual events, the focus will be on two groups of metals.
June 12, 2022 Canada to invest millions to cut emissions at BHP potash mine Canada will announce a multi-million dollar investment to make the Jansen potash mine the cleanest and most sustainable in the world.
June 12, 2022 Ontario developer finds massive cache of pure synthetic graphite at planned housing site King & Benton found more than it was bargaining for when it acquired the former Union Carbide synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Welland, Ontario.
June 10, 2022 Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the world In recent years the uptick in the price of precious metals has reinforced their reputation as a store of value and leading drivers of mining activity around the world.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
